The Bwindi gorillas are isolated from the mountain gorilla population found on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. In the interior of the forest live about 18 groups of gorillas distributed in four sectors of the park, forming an estimated population of about 450 individuals.

Bwindi National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 due to its great environmental importance. The diversity of habitats found here, together with its location, make Bwindi home to a great number of unique species.

This rainforest is more than 25,000 years old and is one of the oldest forests in the country. In addition to gorillas, it is home to 400 species of plants, 350 species of birds and 120 species of mammals, including 11 species of primates.